Peter, how do you suggest sending a request "directly" to all ISPs in the world? Is there is a mailing list for them?
Brian Carpenter
... How about a chain letter.. to the wholesale and backbone providers, I've received a number of copied of the email virus 'Good News'! Peter Draft: Dear Internet provider, you may be aware that hackers have been using a new approach to denial of service attacks. This involves using SYN packets with false source addresses. I order to reduce the Internets vunerability we are requesting that you initiate filters on you customer connection which confine their transmission to packets with source addresses within the customers IP range. For further details please go to www.???.??? In order to reach all ISPs we also request that you forward this to any ISPs you know with the subject unaltered as PLEASE ACTION THIS.. SYN ATTACK Do not forward this after 30th September. You may wish to filter all future emails deleting repeat emails with this subject line Brian Carpenter CERN-CN said... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Peter Dawe All messages copyright reserved Peter@home.pipex.com; +44 (0) 1223 237700; GSM +44 (0) 385 394554 71 High Street, Oakington, CAMBRIDGE, CB4 5AG, UK